PYRITES

pyrites

(noun) any of various metallic-looking sulfides (of which pyrite is the commonest)

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Noun

pyrites

plural of pyrite

Anagrams

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Source: Wiktionary

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Py*ri"tes, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. Pyre.] (Min.)

Definition: A name given to a number of metallic minerals, sulphides of iron, copper, cobalt, nickel, and tin, of a white or yellowish color.

Note: The term was originally applied to the mineral pyrite, or iron pyrites, in allusion to its giving sparks when struck with steel. Arsenical pyrites, arsenopyrite.

– Auriferous pyrites. See under Auriferous.

– Capillary pyrites, millerite.

– Common pyrites, isometric iron disulphide; pyrite.

– Hair pyrites, millerite.

– Iron pyrites. See Pyrite.

– Magnetic pyrites, pyrrhotite.

– Tin pyrites, stannite.

– White iron pyrites, orthorhombic iron disulphide; marcasite. This includes cockscomb pyrites (a variety of marcasite, named in allusion to its form), spear pyrites, etc.

– Yellow, or Copper, pyrites, the sulphide of copper and iron; chalcopyrite.

PYRITE

Pyr"ite, n.; pl. Pyrites. Etym: [Cf. F. pyrite. See Pyrites.] (Min.)

Definition: A common mineral of a pale brass-yellow color and brilliant metallic luster, crystallizing in the isometric system; iron pyrites; iron disulphide. Hence sable coal his massy couch extends, And stars of gold the sparkling pyrite blends. E. Darwin.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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